PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. – ArvinMeritor, a global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry, has become the newest member of the Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB).

Headquartered in Troy, Mich., ArvinMeritor Commercial Vehicle Systems business unit serves the commercial truck and trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and related aftermarkets.

The Tire Retread Information Bureau is a non-profit, member-supported industry association dedicated to recycling tires through retreading and repairing, and to promoting proper maintenance for all tires.

“We felt membership in TRIB would be most beneficial,” said D. Mike Pennington, senior director-global marketing communications, ArvinMeritor.

“The organization does great work and is a strong advocate of tire maintenance, a crucial element to increasing tire life, fuel efficiency and safety, and to keeping vehicles on the road generating revenue,” he said.

“We are delighted that ArvinMeritor has joined the ranks of TRIB,” said Harvey Brodsky, Managing Director TRIB. “They, along with our other members, recognize that TRIB’s efforts to promote proper tire maintenance, tire repair and tire retreading benefit the entire trucking industry and motoring public.”

With the addition of ArvinMeritor, TRIB now has more than 440 members in 32 countries.

For more information about the Tire Retread Information Bureau visit www.retread.org.